The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-01-12
THE MAN ABOUT TOWN.
F1.EslINeroN, jan. s, 1857.

inst Left instead derby hat 10 need of
repairs, by Goldman, halter OF Lambert
vile. II. s. KuHL.
The above letter was received aud
placed in the hands Of our city detective.
The result of the investigation proved
that there hadbeen no Intentional theft.
1t appears that on the 4th Of January
there had been case in court between
the Honorable L. II. Sergeant, of our city
and the Solicitor from Pennington, who
was So unfortunate. The excited condi.
tion Of AIR. Sergeant, as he left the Court
Room, demonstrated fully that he had
not been on the winning side of The case,
and also explained the cause for the miss
ing hat. Notwithstanding the difference
il the size Of the two legal genllemen's
hats, Mr.. S. did not find it out until next
morning, when he went to the rack to get
his hat. lie tried on the one there but
there was too much hat for the head, and
after using every means in his power to
make it proper fit, he did what all men
would do, called: TO his wife, to know
where's my hat?' She informed him
chat he had put it on the rack when be
came home and no one had been there
since" Here was finding which the ex-
Mayor did not really relish. The general
issue, as it we're, was not clear to his
clouded mind. He could not remember
the fact of a Donate morris cdusa, there
had been no contribution by any one as
far as he was able TO say. The process
by which he became The possessor was
non c0nstdt To the best of his knowl.
edge aud belief he had not obtained the
tile BY any false pretences, therefore,
while in doubt, there need be no fear of
an execution by Sheriff Corcoran. Now il
brother Sergeant was in doubt and per-
plexity, what must have been the feelings
Of brother Kuhl at the discovery made
upon retiring. His pleasure-clouded
usage must have assumed very differ
emit aspect and his mind doai capar con.
dition. Evidently there had been con-
spfrdcy and 10 find the malefactors, was
his first duty. The hat being too con-
tracted for a head 30 filed with legal
lore, necessitated the purchase OF another,
with which to follow up the least clue
In answer to a telegram he came to our
city. and upon meeting the ex.Mayor
mutual explanations followed and the
whole matter settled 10 an amicable man.
ner, by the aid ofa liquid atoy or two
Captain Slack, Lieutenanis Kroesen aud
Hartman and Adjutant Van Solver, at
tended the officers meeting on Wednes.
day evening last, at Trenton. After the
meeting dress parade was held in the
a.mory of Company A, the rink ON Stock
ton street, and marksmen's badges were
presented by Colonel Owens Of General
Spencer's staff. The dress parade and
presentation were witnessed by large
number. many being invited guests
Among the number were representatives
of the Governors Staff. General Sewelps
staff, Colonel Ropes and Staff Of the
Third, and Colonel Cooper and STAFF Of
the Sixth. AT nine o'clock banquet
was parlaken Of at the American House,
at which music aud speeches prevailed.
The former reputation Of II. Farley and
Son, of providing and suitably serving
the good things of life, was fully main
tanned and gave universal satisfaction TO
the assembled guests. During the year
many of our citizens and those Of other
parts OF flunterdon, visit Trenton, and
without doing injustice TO any Of the well
kept hotels of that city, we can cheerfully
recommend the American as fitting
place, In which to make temporary
home. pIoprie.ols sociabls, servants
pleasant, accommodations of the best, and
bill Of fare as varied and well cooked as
can be found in any hotel in the land
Captain G. A. Slack, in connection with
his segar store, has opened an art gallery
in the rear Of the store, which is free to
all. Amongst the many rare and beauti.
full paintings may be found the faces of
prominent stage fayorites of this and
other countries. As the collection is not
complete catalogue has not been made
yet. Mr.. Howard Vert, late of Alexan-
dria, Va, has been secured as guide and
lecturer and will be found at convenient
seasons, to explain and give proper in
formation upon any Of the subjects on ex-
hibition. Mr.. A. G. Gandey has kindly
loaned, for short space of time, his valua-
bic painting entitled. "Blackvil,e Fire
Brigade which mnst be seen TO be APP
preciated.
To those wishing to procure crockery
We would suggest the propriety Of wait
ing until the new pottery, now being con-
structed in the minds of our citizens, is
finished, before purchasing. The first
sales thus made will enable the company
to pay wages and set an example for
home consumption.
That must have been an extraordinary
marriage, announced 10 an exchange,
which says, "Married, at SunJerry, Mass,
on the nth of August, by the Rev. Mr..
Cranberry, Dir. Nehemiah Blackberry to
Miss Catharine EldeIberry, Of Danberry."
We hope the descendants will not prove
TO be Goose6srriss.
A letter was picked up few days ago,
aud upon opening it the following heart
rending words were found. The wife
had evidently left IN disgust: "Jane,
your absence will ruin all. Think of
your darling husband, your parents, your
children. Return, rsturn-all may be
well-happy. At any rate, enclose the
key of the cupboard where the gin is. -
He reminds us of the man who upon be-
ing urged to stop using strong drink and
substitute water 10 its place, replied, IL
know that what you say about water ID
true IL Ia a fine thing but than IL In an